Description
Elegant individual Tiramisu Cups featuring layers of light mascarpone cream and espresso-soaked ladyfingers for a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brewed espresso, cooled
- 24 ladyfingers
- Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons Marsala or coffee liqueur
Instructions
- Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mascarpone, egg yolks, and sugar until smooth.
- Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture gently to retain the airy texture.
- Dip each ladyfinger in the cooled espresso for 1-2 seconds, then layer in individual serving cups.
- Alternate layers of ladyfingers and mascarpone cream until cups are filled.
- Dust the top with unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
Notes
Use cold mascarpone and ensure the heavy cream is whipped to soft peaks. For a lighter version, consider folding Greek yogurt into the mascarpone.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cold assembly
- Cuisine: Italian